Position Announcement: George Washington University, Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian Deborah Bezanson 20 Mar 2002 16:33 UTC
Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2002 10:52:28 -0500 From: Deborah Bezanson <bezanson@GWU.EDU> Subject: Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian Position -- George Washington University With apologies for cross-posting. George Washington University, Gelman Library announces the availability of the following position: POSITION: SERIALS AND ELECTRONIC RESOURCES LIBRARIAN (Search Revised and Extended) APPOINTMENT RANK & SALARY: Appointment at the rank of Librarian II (Salary Minimum: $40,000)/Librarian III (Salary Minimum: $45,000). Rank and Salary based on qualifications and experience. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Gelman Library is seeking a creative and enthusiastic individual to lead the Library in all aspects of serials acquisitions, including identification of vendors, licensing, acquisition, and fiscal control of serials. In addition to work with serials, this individual will oversee the processing of U.S. government documents, including receiving documents, ensuring GPO requirements are met, coordinating the transition to an electronic environment for U.S. documents, and reviewing govdocs-l. This position reports to the Head, Acquisitions, and supervises 4 paraprofessional staff members. The Librarian in this position provides assistance in general department leadership, staff development and training, and may serve as acting head of the Department in the absence of the Department Head. All professional staff serve on Library and consortial committees as designated. This position coordinates the work of the Serials Unit with several related groups in the Library including Serials Cataloging, Collection Management Services, Electronic Resources, and Collection Development. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: ALA accredited master's degree in library science; minimum of 2 years post-MLS experience; serials acquisitions experience; ability to foster teamwork among all levels of staff; current participation/involvement in professional organizations aimed at maintaining knowledge of developments in serials management, and the ability to apply this knowledge in the planning, evaluation, and implementation of new services; experience with an integrated online library system and a major bibliographic utility; supervisory and leadership skills, including strong and effective training and problem solving skills; attention to detail; ability to work in a collaborative environment; excellent oral and written communication skills. QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED: Academic or large research library experience; experience with electronic resources including experience with negotiating contracts and licenses for electronic journals with vendors and aggregators; knowledge of copyright and its impact on electronic journals and resources; experience with Endeavor's Voyager and OCLC; knowledge and use of MS Excel and Access; knowledge of, or experience in, government documents processing; reading knowledge of foreign language(s). REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: Review of applications will begin April 15, 2002 and continue until the position is filled. Please send current resum� and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Emma Mosby Manager, GLS Administrative Services The Gelman Library, Room 201 The George Washington University 2130 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20052 The George Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. For additional information about Gelman Library, please see our Web site at http://www.gwu.edu/gelman. Deborah Bezanson Coordinator, Electronic Resources Gelman Library--George Washington University 2130 H Street, NW Washington DC 20052 bezanson@gwu.edu (202)994-1357(v) (202)463-6205(f)